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12/7/2012 8:18:58 PM
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Spears and polearms are the perfect weapons for a zombie apocalypse.
Just think about it...
They are mostly light, so you will not tire easily.
They have a long reach, so you can keep yourself out of harm's way.
They require no ammo.
They require little skill to use, unlike a sword, which can take years of training to use effectively.
Anyone else agree?
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Gargoyle's Halberd. It can poison zombies.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Zanir The blade can also get dull. The pole itself can break.[/quote] A blade can easily be sharpened.
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Anything that puts you into melee range against a zombie is a bad zombie weapon. You want to be as far away from the horde as possible. It can be hard enough to land consistent headshots with a rifle. What makes you think you can do it with a spear? Also, you have to physically drive a point into a zombie's skull rather than having gunpowder do it for you. The average joe would probably be exhausted by the time they're on their tenth zombie.
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They also break easily and are ineffective when used in tight spaces. [Edited on 12.07.2012 3:08 PM PST]
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If one had the years of training and physical conditioning to use them, plus facilities to construct ample replacements, yes.
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Blunt force trauma
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The blade can also get dull. The pole itself can break.
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Until it gets stuck on a zombie, or one of them grabs it and yanks it out of your grasp with its superior strength.
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> spear > not a minigun with unlimited ammo. Son, I am dissapoint.
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Eh, they're good, but I'd still argue for the sword. Spears have a great deal of reach, and great deal of stabbing ability. That's great if you're trying to stab them in the head. However, it's also really easy to miss with a spear while stabbing. Then, you have to reset and try again until you get it right. Also, stabbing tends to be against one opponent at a time, which is of little use if you get at all surrounded or cornered. Polearms have a good advantage. Especially things like halberds with their diversity of function. However, with the actual cutting part being smaller compared to the shaft, it's not as effective against larger groups, but still fares better than a spear. I'd argue that a greatsword is one of the best weapons. It may not have as much reach, but the cutting edge is the entire blade, making it great for cutting through hordes. Also, it doesn't take that much skill to use a sword. It's basically a "swing it back and forth until your opponent dies" for beginners. Heck, I'd argue it takes more skill to properly use a spear, since that requires more accuracy (ever try to stab a tiny object with a spear? Not as easy as it sounds). Also takes more skill to use a polearm, since those require some accuracy in making sure that the cutting edge lines up with the target. Not as much as a spear, but still a good deal. Overall, though, if you're well trained in any of these, they'd be quite effective. However, without sufficient training, I'd say that a greatsword would be the best choice for ease of use with highest amount of destructive power.
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I would prefer a double bladed sword (like the ones in KOTOR)
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] angry0lbgrampa The virus keeps the brain tissue living/working.[/quote] That is an explanation I am willing to hear out.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [b][i]Zombies don't break biology.[/b][/i] They would die. Or at least be paralyzed (severed spine).[/quote]That's the silliest thing I've heard. If that were true, then hell, I'm just going ti stock up on 2 month supply of food, hold up in my house, and wait for the zombies to decompose.[/quote] That is silly how? Please elaborate on how the zombies are beyond the rules of life. I am not against reanimation, just the idea of living without functioning systems.[/quote]Silly [b]based on all the zombie fiction[/b]. I don't think there is any piece of zombie fiction that says they are susceptible to normal rules of biology. Zombies [b]in fiction[/b] end up being immune from decomposition, which is a rule of biology. They don't fall apart by walking, although a decomposing body has no strength in its ligaments and tendons to support it. They don't bloat in the summer heat. That's how it's silly. [/quote] Precisely. Fiction. If a zombie loses its heart in our plane of existence, its brain will run out of fuel and cease to function.[/quote] That is the fiction of it though my friend. The virus keeps the brain tissue living/working.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [b][i]Zombies don't break biology.[/b][/i] They would die. Or at least be paralyzed (severed spine).[/quote]That's the silliest thing I've heard. If that were true, then hell, I'm just going ti stock up on 2 month supply of food, hold up in my house, and wait for the zombies to decompose.[/quote] That is silly how? Please elaborate on how the zombies are beyond the rules of life. I am not against reanimation, just the idea of living without functioning systems.[/quote]Silly [b]based on all the zombie fiction[/b]. I don't think there is any piece of zombie fiction that says they are susceptible to normal rules of biology. Zombies [b]in fiction[/b] end up being immune from decomposition, which is a rule of biology. They don't fall apart by walking, although a decomposing body has no strength in its ligaments and tendons to support it. They don't bloat in the summer heat. That's how it's silly. [/quote] Precisely. Fiction. If a zombie loses its heart in our plane of existence, its brain will run out of fuel and cease to function.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] husky1994 Just think about it... They are mostly light, so you will not tire easily. They have a long reach, so you can keep yourself out of harm's way. They require no ammo. They require little skill to use, unlike a sword, which can take years of training to use effectively. Anyone else agree?[/quote] Ummmm. 100 bullets. 100 zombies. 1 pole axe/spear. I'll take my gun sir.
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Meh, I'd rather fort myself into somewhere and use a gun instead.
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[url=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Mu_Mansion_main_meeting_hall_weapon_rack_1.JPG]The weapon furthest on the right is the best for killing zombies (forgot the name).[/url] The crescent blades on both sides means easy decapitations no matter which way you swing it, and the central point can pin a single zombie if need be.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [b][i]Zombies don't break biology.[/b][/i] They would die. Or at least be paralyzed (severed spine).[/quote]That's the silliest thing I've heard. If that were true, then hell, I'm just going ti stock up on 2 month supply of food, hold up in my house, and wait for the zombies to decompose.[/quote] That is silly how? Please elaborate on how the zombies are beyond the rules of life. I am not against reanimation, just the idea of living without functioning systems.[/quote]Silly based on all the zombie fiction. I don't think there is any piece of zombie fiction that says they are susceptible to normal rules of biology. Zombies in fiction end up being immune from decomposition, which is a rule of biology. They don't fall apart by walking, although a decomposing body has no strength in its ligaments and tendons to support it. They don't bloat in the summer heat. That's how it's silly.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] XxMuNcHmOnKeYxX [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [b][i]Zombies don't break biology.[/b][/i] They would die. Or at least be paralyzed (severed spine).[/quote]That's the silliest thing I've heard. If that were true, then hell, I'm just going ti stock up on 2 month supply of food, hold up in my house, and wait for the zombies to decompose.[/quote] If there was a RL zombie apocalypse, you wouldn't even need fancy weapons. You can beat the -blam!- out of them with your hands. They're weakly supported by corroding ligaments and bones and lack any sort of effective musculature system.[/quote]You wouldn't even need to do that. Just hold up behind something semi-fortified with like fences and some wood, and they'll break themselves apart trying to get in. They don't have that little part in their brain that would stop them from fully hitting a barrier with all their force like a person has. A person can try to beat down the barrier with their bare hands but after a while, they'll stop because of the pain. Zombies don't have this pain inhibition and would just constantly beat the barrier, breaking apart their limbs in the process.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [b][i]Zombies don't break biology.[/b][/i] They would die. Or at least be paralyzed (severed spine).[/quote]That's the silliest thing I've heard. If that were true, then hell, I'm just going ti stock up on 2 month supply of food, hold up in my house, and wait for the zombies to decompose.[/quote] That is silly how? Please elaborate on how the zombies are beyond the rules of life. I am not against reanimation, just the idea of living without functioning systems.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [b][i]Zombies don't break biology.[/b][/i] They would die. Or at least be paralyzed (severed spine).[/quote]That's the silliest thing I've heard. If that were true, then hell, I'm just going ti stock up on 2 month supply of food, hold up in my house, and wait for the zombies to decompose.[/quote] If there was a RL zombie apocalypse, you wouldn't even need fancy weapons. You can beat the -blam!- out of them with your hands. They're weakly supported by corroding ligaments and bones and lack any sort of effective musculature system.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] IslocStarkiller [b][i]Zombies don't break biology.[/b][/i] They would die. Or at least be paralyzed (severed spine).[/quote]That's the silliest thing I've heard. If that were true, then hell, I'm just going ti stock up on 2 month supply of food, hold up in my house, and wait for the zombies to decompose.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] ABotelho [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] husky1994 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] P3P5I What if you get attacked by more than 1 zombie?[/quote] A swipe from a halberd could probably take a few out. Or just attack with quick jabs to the throat.[/quote]A jab to the throat does nothing to a zombie. You'd have to constantly aim for the cranium, which is not what polearms were designed for.[/quote] Or you can just disable their legs.[/quote]With what? A spear is bad for disabling zombie legs since you can't jab their legs into uselessness like with humans. A halberd is quite heavy and you'd be tired out from constantly sweeping back and forth cutting through meat and bone.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] husky1994 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] P3P5I What if you get attacked by more than 1 zombie?[/quote] A swipe from a halberd could probably take a few out. Or just attack with quick jabs to the throat.[/quote]A jab to the throat does nothing to a zombie. You'd have to constantly aim for the cranium, which is not what polearms were designed for.[/quote] Zombies don't break biology. They would die. Or at least be paralyzed (severed spine).
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Another silly thread.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Murcielago00 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] husky1994 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] P3P5I What if you get attacked by more than 1 zombie?[/quote] A swipe from a halberd could probably take a few out. Or just attack with quick jabs to the throat.[/quote]A jab to the throat does nothing to a zombie. You'd have to constantly aim for the cranium, which is not what polearms were designed for.[/quote] Or you can just disable their legs.
